On what basis are the Nanhi Kalis selected?
The girls are selected on the following criteria- Girl children that are enrolled in government schools Girls belonging to the poorest sections of society (Annual family income lesser than Rs. 15000) Girls having illiterate parents Girls belonging to SC/ST or migrating communities The eldest girl in the family and girls with many siblings Girls from communities where social stereotyping is prevalent (female infanticide, early marriage etc.) Girls from female headed households.